T1542.001PersistenceStealth
System Firmware
Adversaries may modify system firmware to persist on systems.The BIOS (Basic Input/Output System) and The Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) or Extensible Firmware Interface (EFI) are examples of system firmware that operate as the software interface between the operating system and hardware of a computer. System firmware like BIOS and (U)EFI underly the functionality of a computer and…
CVEs6
In CISA KEVThe US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency’s list of Known Exploited Vulnerabilities. A CVE is added when CISA has evidence that attackers are using it.1
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CVEs linked to System Firmware
6 CVEs, by priority. Each link shows its badge.- CVE-2025-47827IGEL OS Use of a Key Past its Expiration Date VulnerabilityAI mapping from the description · primary impact4.9%Top 7.9%64.6priority
- CVE-2020-5379Dell Inspiron 7352 BIOS versions prior to A12 contain a UEFI BIOS Boot Services overwrite vulnerabilityMITRE CTID mapping of the CVE · primary impact0.4%Top 66%11.5priority
- CVE-2020-5376Dell Inspiron 7347 BIOS versions prior to A13 contain a UEFI BIOS Boot Services overwrite vulnerabilityMITRE CTID mapping of the CVE · primary impact0.4%Top 67%11.4priority
- CVE-2020-5378Dell G7 17 7790 BIOS versions prior to 1.13.2 contain a UEFI BIOS Boot Services overwrite vulnerabilityMITRE CTID mapping of the CVE · primary impact0.4%Top 67%11.4priority
- CVE-2020-5326Affected Dell Client platforms contain a BIOS Setup configuration authentication bypass vulnerability in the pre-boot…Dell · Dell Client Consumer and Commercial PlatformsMedium · 6.1T1542.001System FirmwareT1068Exploitation for Privilege EscalationMITRE CTID mapping of the CVE · follow-on activity0.3%Top 71%10.0priority
- CVE-2019-1736Multiple Cisco UCS-Based Products UEFI Secure Boot Bypass VulnerabilityMITRE CTID mapping of the CVE · primary impact0.2%Top 84%7.5priority